By April Jane Cagas Ugsad
ALABEL, Sarangani (October 7, 2014)— Phase 1 and 2 of the solar-powered street lighting project was completed recently with the installation of 41 units solar lamps at the Sarangani Capitol compound.
Approved as part of the 2014 Annual Investment Plan, the P2.4 million cost-efficient and pro-environment solar lamps brightened the driveways of the Capitol and the national highway fronting the compound. The project is the provincial government’s renewable energy initiative in support to the global call on climate change mitigation.
Street lights supervisor under the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO), Engr. Franz Von Abriam, said that phase 3 and phase 4 with 37 units of solar lights will be installed at the back of the Capitol compound. Both latter phases are expected to be completed in the ensuing year.
According to Carlito Rosal, head of the power room of the Provincial General Services Office (PGSO), sodium lights consume 400 watts per lamp post causing the Sarangani Capitol to spend big monthly electricity cost.
“This solar-powered street light only consumes 30 watts. That’s big savings. We will be able to cut back on our total electricity bill expense once all the solar outdoor lamps are put up,” Rosal declared.
Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon enunciates that the project not only saved the provincial government money but also on power consumption. Each solar lamp consumes merely 7.5% of the 400 watts per post on a normal 12-hour nightly operation used before the project. With the lowered consumption rate of about 370 watts per post, there is more power available for commerce and other economic activities. Once the street lighting project is completed, the future savings will allow the Provincial Government of Sarangani to fund development projects under the Sulong Sarangani flagship program, such as infrastructure, social welfare services, education, and investment promotion.
Residents praised the move of the provincial government headed by Gov. Solon, Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao, and the board members. (April Jane Cagas Ugsad/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)
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